Highlights of this hike:1. This hike covers Gubeikou Great Wall, the restored Jinshanling Great Wall and the unrestored Jinshanling Great Wall: an excellent chance for you to compare and contrast what the wall may have looked like when they were originally finished, and how it looks after about 600 years of exposure to the elements;2. Awesome views for photographers: These sections of Great wall are quite popular amongst photographers with breathtaking views; 3. Great challenge for experienced hikers; 4. Peaceful and tranquil walking on the Great Wall;5. Small group of maximum of 15 travelers. The group usually has 4-12 travelers;6. No commission shopping stops.

Price and discount:The cost is 700RMB (about 110 US$) per person. It includes transportation, entrance fees, water and guides. We give 10% discount for students, members and kids under 12’s.

Detailed itinerary:The hike combines both the completely unrestored wall and the restored wall. We’ll start off the hike from a small village, following a hillside trail to the General Watch Tower on the Great Wall. We will get a peak overlooking of the whole section of Gubeikou Great Wall on top of the tower. Then we will hike southeast on the wall. This section of wall is completely untouched and almost devoid of tourists, allowing for a serene walk.

About one hour later we will reach the 24-Eye watch tower. From there the Wall is stopped for military area. We need to come down the Great Wall and make a detour around the military area. In about 1.5 hours we will walk back the Great Wall again where is West Jianshanling Great Wall. We will have our lunch on the West five window Tower.

After lunch we will walk on Jinshanling Great Wall for another 1.5 hours and come down the Great Wall from the middle part of the Jinshanling. If you are fast and very fit you can finish the whole section of Jinshanling Great Wall and come down the Wall from the Kylin Tower.

Bad weather plan:We will email you 2-3 days before the hike to let you know about the weather condition. If there is thunder storm, heavy rain or strong wind we will cancel the hike, change the dates or arrange a tour to the restored section of the Great Wall.

What is excluded on this hike?1. Travel insurance;2. Cable car, chairlift, toboggan (slide way) or any other additional local facilities;3. Personal expenses.

Level of difficulty for this hike: Level 4 (challenging hikes) Before booking this hike, please read about how difficult this hike is.

Customize this hike and make a private reservation:In addition to our regular weekly hikes, we also offer private tours. You can customize a private hike for you, your family or your friends exclusively. Just tell us what you want and we will organize a hike for you, with places, guides, transport, food, and accommodation all taken care of. You can make a private reservation on the private tour page.

Pricing for a private tour:

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1. A private tour is more flexible. Both extra distance and less distance are available.2. Discounts are available for larger groups.3. Prices are quoted in Chinese dollars.